By Zamzam Daqarre - Reporter
MOGADISHU 19 October 2026 Banadir Regional Police have denied social media reports alleging that its officers entered and searched facilities belonging to telecommunications company Hormuud.
In a statement issued on Sunday, 18 October, the police command described the allegations as baseless and said its officers were not conducting any such operations at the company's facilities.
The police warned media organisations and social media users against disseminating unverified information, saying anyone found to have deliberately created or circulated false reports could face legal action under Somali law.
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The command also urged the public to verify information through official sources and avoid sharing misleading reports.
The statement did not identify the origin of the allegations or those responsible for circulating them. Hormuud has not issued a response to the claims.